Akilah Short

• Greet guests with enthusiasm upon entering and exiting the restaurant.
• Engage with guests to answer questions and/or assure an excellent experience.
• Accept and enter guest orders into POS.
• Deliver completed orders to tables and/or prepare orders for takeout.
• Replenish supplies and food preparations as required.
• Promote new menu items, initiatives, and services.
• Setup/breakdown and maintain dining room areas in accordance with company Experience Standards.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• Maintain company cleanliness and organizational standards throughout the restaurant.
• Create a positive work environment for guests and fellow team members.
• Emphasize continual communication and improvement.
• Adhere Safety and Sanitation Standards.

As an early childhood educator at Lightbridge Academy, I worked with children between the ages of 0-6, and created age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that fostered their cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Other responsibilities included:

• Maintaining daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
• Managing classroom supplies and materials inventory
• Ensuring that all shelves were appropriately stocked, and toys were easily accessible to the children.
• Providing one-on-one attention to students who had special needs or needed additional assistance.
• Sanitized dishes, diaper tables, countertops, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Regularly communicated with parents and caregivers to provide updates on children's progress and development.

As a freelance babysitter, I provided quality childcare services for families with children ranging from ages 4-8 years old.

My responsibilities included:

• Creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children under my care, and ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
• Planning age-appropriate activities, including games, crafts, and educational exercises.
• Communicating effectively with parents to understand any special needs of their child, and providing regular updates on the child's well-being.
• Managing basic household tasks such as preparing meals for the children and tidying up the house.

• Ran a small, online jewelry business
• Designed, made, packaged, and sold hand-made jewelry.
• Gained experience in customer service; communicating with buyers, handling purchases, and occasional refunds and returns.
• Practice time management when completing orders
• Experience in staging, photographing, and advertising listings

As an assistant dance teacher at American Dance Studios, I worked closely with the lead dance teacher to create lesson plans, choreograph dances, and taught various techniques to students ages 3-9 years old.

Responsibilities included:

• Assisting with costume fittings, recital preparations, and other administrative tasks needed
• Communicating with parents regarding their child's progress and answering any questions they may have.
• ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all students, promoting positive behavior, and reinforcing studio policies